LGBTQIAA+ Definitions

Millions of Americans identify as LGBTQ, and like any group, they have their own language to talk about both who they are and the challenges they face in a society that doesn't fully accept or protect them. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2suOWRA

Guide to Allyship https://guidetoallyship.com/

Resource list for families with members

Support and Resources

Translife (support resources and hotline for Transgender individuals and their family) https://www.translifeline.org/resources

The Trevor Project (counseling support for LGBTQ+ youths ages 13-24- text, chat, or call): https://www.thetrevorproject.org/#sm.000xz4s5x13isdnppvg1we9at1q2w 866-488-7386

Stand with Trans (support group & ally parents): https://standwithtrans.org/

Free Mom hugs (Parents & Allies who provide support and education on LGBTQ+): https://www.freemomhugs.org/

Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG- Support group): https://pflag.org/

Mama Bears (Parents of LGBTQ children-social media support group and resources): https://www.realmamabears.org/

The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. https://itgetsbetter.org/education/

Point of Pride works to benefit trans people in need through gender-affirming support programs that empower them to live more authentically. Provides free chest binders, free femme shapeware, electrolysis support program, and transgender surgery fund. https://pointofpride.org/

Gender spectrum: Resources, online support groups, national directories: https://genderspectrum.org/audiences/parents-and-family

Children's Book

"Who are You?" by Brooke Pessin-Whedbe is a judgement free book about gender that separately defines body, gender, and expression. It affirms fender fluidity of identity and emphasis individuality. There are adult guides to help with what conversations to have with different age groups from preschool to high school.

PreK-5th Grade: Diverse Families, Bullying, Orientation and Gender Book List https://yesinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Pre-K_thru_5th_Grade_Book_List.pdf Compiled by the Yes Institute: www.yesinstitute.org

Welcoming Schools Book List: A Project of the Foundation http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/books/

Books for Teens and Adults

Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Coming-Out-Handbook.pdf

"Tomorrow Will be Different: Love, Loss and the Fight for Trans Equality" by Sarah McBride

"I promise not to Tell: Raising a Transgender Child" by Cheryl Evans

"I am Wonderfully and Purposely Made: I am Enough: A Journal All About Me" by Cheryl Evans For transgender people from pre-teen to adult. A fun interactive journal with writing prompts, quotes, colorable images to inspire and uplift

Documentaries

Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric (on Netflix) TV-PG 1h 30m Documentaries Katie Couric explores our evolving understanding of , speaking with transgender and intersex individuals about their experiences.

My Genderation: https://www.youtube.com/user/MyGenderation My Genderation is an ongoing film project focusing on trans lives and trans experiences. All our content is created by trans people, about trans people, for a much wider audience.

Interactive website

In their own words: Beyond the Binary by Desmond Meagley https://yr.media/interactive/in- their-own-words-beyond-the-binary/ In Their Own Words is an exploration of non-binary gender identity created by non-binary teens and young adults.

PodCast https://soundcloud.com/randi-skaggs/what-is-it-like-being-trans-by-stellan

Stellan Petto, a sixth grader at Louisville’s J. Graham Brown School, was recently named a finalist in NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge. His podcast called “What is it like being trans?” explores how Stellan found happiness with the help of his family, and features an honest interview with his older sister, Raegan, about her thoughts on his transition at an early age. Stellan, 12, made the podcast in his digital storytelling class along with help from his teacher, Randi Skaggs.

Medical, Health, & Mental Health

Transgender Health Clinic at Cincinnati Children's Hospital: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/a/adolescent-medicine/programs/transgender

Eating Disorders: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/e/eating-disorders

E-Counseling platforms: Pride counseling https://www.pridecounseling.com/ Better Help https://www.betterhelp.com/about/ Talk Space https://www.talkspace.com/

LGBT National Help Center, Teen (19 years and below) moderated online chat group: https://www.glbthotline.org/transteens.html

Black Trans/Non Binary Teen (13 years to 19 years) online group: https://www.tfaforms.com/4831200

Legal Defense/Advocacy

Trans student Educational resources: http://www.transstudent.org/

Trans Student Educational Resources is a youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender nonconforming students through advocacy and empowerment.

Transgender Legal Defense and Fund: http://www.transgenderlegal.org/

Kentucky Youth Law Project https://www.kylp.org/legal-help.html The mission of the Kentucky Youth Law Project, Inc. is to enhance and protect the legal rights and entitlements of Kentucky's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, gender fluid, and gender non-conforming children and youth though free legal representation, education, and public policy advocacy.

KY Justice http://kyjustice.org/node/623 Information on changing your child's legal name and interactive petition forms

Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic The Trans Youth Handbook is a legal resource guide that covers the rights of trans youth across such a wide spectrum of situations, including identity documents, school, health care, non-affirming care environments, and work.

Lambda Legal, Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth by State: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YC-iPkJAwFTexQ- huUNHep5WCQyTj12tldQj3_fD8Mg/edit

Resources for Schools

Students and Gender Identity: A toolkit for schools: https://rossieronline.usc.edu/students-and- gender-identity/

Gender Inclusive schools (Professional Development and consultation): https://www.genderinclusiveschools.org/

Gender Spectrum: https://genderspectrum.org/articles/educator-resources

Trans Student Educational Resources: https://transstudent.org/about/

Safer Schools Program: https://www.realmamabears.org/making-schools-safe

Resources for Social Service Agencies

Gender Spectrum: https://genderspectrum.org/articles/social-service-resources

Gender Spectrum, resources for faith leaders: https://genderspectrum.org/articles/faith-resources- general

Gender Spectrum, resources for Youth Development and Camp directors: https://genderspectrum.org/articles/youth-development-sports-and-camp-resources

Summer Camp for Youth Who Identify as Transgender

List of Camps for LGBTQAA+ Youth: https://pflag.org/youthcamps

CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE is an inclusive summer camp program, in conjunction with Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where transgender and gender non-conforming youth and teens can make new friends and create memories that last a lifetime. Ages 11-15. Scholarships available.

Contact Loretta Deters Bailey at [email protected] or 513-932-3756

Thinking of the future

College and Universities that provide health insurance for gender reassignment surgeries and/or hormones: https://www.campuspride.org/tpc/student-health-insurance/

Proud Scholars provides university and college scholarships for LGBTQIAA+ students: http://www.proudscholars.org/for-students.html

Trans Student Educational Resources college scholarship: https://transstudent.org/scholarships/